ABOUT THE AEF STUDENT ANIMATION FILM FESTIVAL
In association with ASIFA, the International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood’s Animation Educator's Forum (AEF) is hosting its second Student Animation Film Festival. This event provides an opportunity for students who are enrolled in accredited academic programs to be recognized for their work by the Hollywood animation community. Student filmmakers will be judged in the company of their peers, without the pressure of competing against experienced animation veterans. The AEF has designed this event with the objective that participating in a worldwide student animation festival will enhance each entrant’s filmmaking experience and further their ability to transition into the competitive professional entertainment industry.
The festival will showcase the best of student filmmaking across multiple animation disciplines, including but not limited to: traditional, computer generated, stop-motion and motion-graphic animation.
If you are interested in volunteering for the festival please contact info@animationeducatorsforum.org
AWARDS &CATEGORIES
This year’s festival will make history with the winning filmmaker receiving ASIFA-Hollywood’s first annual Student Annie Award!
All entry films will be evaluated and awarded by our in the following categories:
Best Animated Short will receive the Student Annie Award, $1,500 cash prize from Autodesk and a VIP tour of DreamWorks campus (LA or Northern California)
Second Place will receive the Silver Award (prizes from our sponsors TBA)
Third Place will receive the Bronze Award (prizes from our sponsors TBA)
Two Honorable Mention Awards (prizes from our sponsors TBA)
Thank you to our sponsors:
RULES & SUBMISSIONS
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
For a film to be eligible for competition, the principal animation in the film must have been completed between 2008 and 2010. The student filmmaker must have been enrolled in an accredited college or adult level program for at least 6 credit units and for more than 50% of the time in which the principal animation was created. (Acceptable programs: College, University, For-Profit School, Adult Education Program, Occupational Programs, and Online Programs.) After submitting, candidates will be notified if they are chosen to compete.
Students and or institutions chosen to compete must be members of ASIFA-Hollywood. (Student membership to ASIFA-Hollywood is $30 per year and includes a number of privileges and benefits.)
GENERAL RULES
There are no entry fees associated with submission of films. Applicants will be responsible, however, for all shipping costs.
Films that have been produced for or released on television, the Internet or theatrically remain eligible for competition.
Films must be submitted on DVD by Friday October 1, 2010. Discs will not be returned.
ASIFA Hollywood Educator's Forum reserves the right to adjust screening schedules at their discretion.
You will be notified by October 15 if your work is chosen for screening and award consideration.
HOW TO ENTER:
To be considered for the Festival:
1. Print and complete the online entry form
2. Submit a copy of the film on DVD by Friday October 1, 2010
3. Include a written synopsis and, if possible, a production still
4. Please clearly print the film's title, the screening ratio, and the filmmaker's contact information on the DVD label and case or envelope.
Submit materials to:
ASIFA-Hollywood Student Film Festival
California State University Long Beach
Attn. Aubry Mintz, Art Dept
1250 Bellflower BLVD
Long Beach CA
90840-3501
Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Entries will not be returned.
There is no limit on the number of films you can submit, however, a separate entry form and DVD must accompany each submission and must be mailed separately. Correct entry information is the sole responsibility of the entrant.
INVITATION TO FESTIVAL:
If your film is accepted into the festival, you will be contacted by mail, telephone and/or e-mail and may be required to execute additional releases or other documentation.
If selected for the festival, an additional copy of your film may be requested for screening.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Each film must be submitted on DVD (HD format is preferred). The disc must contain only the submitted film and no additional material, other than name and contact information slates.
All submitted films must be free of any copyright infringement. Filmmakers will be asked to sign a statement declaring that they have clear title to all visuals and sound elements of their film.
EVENT SCHEDULE
PROGRAM OF EVENTS
12-4pm Portfolio Review
12-2pm Screening of all entries
2-3pm Andreas Deja (The Princess and The Frog, Lilo & Stitch)
3-4pm AcmeFilmworks International Animated Shorts
4-5pm Award presentation and screening of winning films
PORTFOLIO REVIEW
A free demo reel and portfolio review will be offered to the public from 12pm-4pm. Students and artists alike are encouraged to bring demo reels in DVD format and/or an organized collection of flat artwork to be critiqued by unannounced industry professional from Hollywood’s most prestigious studios.
Interested individuals must RSVP for the Portfolio Review to receive a scheduled time. In addition, a waiting list for individuals who do not RSVP will be created on a first-come-first-served basis. Any cancellations or no-shows will be replaced with names from the waiting list. Due to time constraints, reviews cannot be guaranteed for any individual.
Limited resources will be provided for screening DVDs, but demo reel reviewees are strongly encouraged to bring a laptop to ensure their work can be viewed.
RSVP now to schedule a 15-minute slot!
Send an email to:
info@animationeducatorsforum.org with “Portfolio Review appt.” in the subject line.
Please include your name, contact number, area of specialty (ex. layout, special effects, character animation, etc.), and school of attendance if you are a student or graduate.
LOCATION
The ASIFA-Hollywood Animation Educators Forum Student Film Festival will be held at:
California State University Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90840
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DIRECTIONS:
From LAX, Santa Monica, West LA
Take the 405 south and exit at Bellflower Blvd. Turn left from the off-ramp and then make an immediate right on Bellflower Blvd. Continue to Beach Drive and turn left into campus. The Visitor Information Center will be on your right.
From Orange County
Take the 405 north or 22 west. The two freeways merge. Remain on the 22 when the 405 splits off and exit at 7th Street. Continue to Bellflower Boulevard. Turn right at Bellflower and make another right at Beach Drive. The Visitor Information Center will be on your right.
From Downtown LA, East LA
Take the 605 south and exit at Willow Street. Continue to Bellflower Boulevard. Turn left at Bellflower and make another left at Beach Drive. The Visitor Information Center will be on your right.
